Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council
- Date 9 December 2025
- Sector Local government
- Decision(s) FOI 31(1)(a): Not upheld
The complainant requested from Gateshead Council (the “council”) a list of its vehicle fleet, including the Vehicle Registration Mark (VRM) for each vehicle. The council disclosed general vehicle information but withheld the VRMs, citing section 31(1)(a) (prevention or detection of crime) of the FOIA. The Commissioner’s decision is that the council was correct to withhold the requested information under section 31(1)(a). The Commissioner does not require the council to take any further steps.